Kristen Ciombor, MD, MSCI

Articles

Future Outlooks in the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

August 1st 2024

Experts discuss their vision for the future of colorectal cancer treatment and anticipated advancements in the field.

Additional Key Takeaways of ASCO 2024 Data in mCR

August 1st 2024

The panel of leading oncologists summarize crucial updates and key insights on colorectal cancer from the ASCO 2024 conference.

Examining the Evolving 3L Treatment Landscape for mCRC

July 24th 2024

Colorectal cancer specialists examine treatment sequencing strategies for third-line and subsequent therapy settings, while also evaluating regorafenib's efficacy and real-world outcomes.

Fruquintinib for mCRC: Data from the FRESCO & FRESCO-2 Studies

July 24th 2024

Oncology experts evaluate the influence of fruquintinib on current treatment protocols, drawing insights from the FRESCO and FRESCO-2 clinical studies.

Exploring Data Outcomes From the SUNLIGHT Trial

July 17th 2024

Leading colorectal cancer specialists analyze the SUNLIGHT trial results, focusing on age-related efficacy data and its implications for treatment strategies.

Factors Driving 3L Therapeutic Selection for mCRC

July 17th 2024

Key opinion leaders explore treatment selection for third-line metastatic colorectal cancer patients, examining factors influencing therapy choice with particular focus on comparing fruquintinib to TAS-102 (with or without bevacizumab).

Existing Challenges for Patients Receiving 3L+ Therapies in mCRC

July 10th 2024

The colorectal cancer experts offer insights on a patient case and investigate the obstacles faced by patients with metastatic colorectal cancer requiring third-line or later therapy.

Exploring Toxicities for Second Line Treatments in mCRC

July 10th 2024

The panel examines prevalent adverse events experienced by patients receiving second-line biomarker-directed therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer.

Novel Combination Regimens for 2L mCRC: Insights from ASCO 202

July 3rd 2024

The panel examines data from the ZL-IRIAN study and Phase II study, which provide insights into second-line treatment options for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Clinical Considerations for 2L Treatment Sequencing in mCRC

June 26th 2024

Key opinion leaders outline their strategies for sequencing second-line treatments in chemotherapy-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer patients, considering the influence of previous therapies on their decision-making process.

Overview of Molecular Testing and Barriers in mCRC

June 26th 2024

The panel of CRC experts explores the significance of molecular testing for mCRC patients, emphasizing recommended biomarkers and optimal testing timelines.

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Future Directions in Care

April 3rd 2023

Expert panelists identify key takeaways and share their excitement for future directions in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer.

Novel Combination Strategies in mCRC: The STELLAR-303 and SUNLIGHT Trials

March 27th 2023

Before closing out their review of combination therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer, panelists discuss the STELLAR-303 and SUNLIGHT clinical trials.

Combination IO/TKI Strategies in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

March 27th 2023

A comprehensive review on combination strategies with immune checkpoint and tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Clinical Trials in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Combination IO Therapy

March 20th 2023

A focused discussion on combination strategies with immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Overview of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

March 20th 2023

Switching their focus to immune checkpoint inhibitors, panelists provide an overview on the role of immunotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Other Combination Strategies in BRAF-Mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

March 13th 2023

Before closing out their discussion on BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, panelists consider other novel combination strategies in this setting.

Combination Therapy in BRAF-Mutated mCRC: The BREAKWATER Trial

March 13th 2023

Shared insight on the BREAKWATER trial, which combined encorafenib, cetuximab, and chemotherapy in patients with BRAF V600E–mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Combination Therapy in BRAF-Mutated mCRC: The BEACON CRC Trial

March 6th 2023

Expert perspectives on the BEACON CRC trial, which combined encorafenib, cetuximab, and binimetinib in patients with BRAF V600E–mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Importance of Identifying HER2 Status in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

March 6th 2023

Following its discussion on trastuzumab deruxtecan and tucatinib therapy in HER2+ mCRC, the panel emphasizes the importance HER2 status identification in metastatic colorectal cancer.